You may be asking yourself: Do you constantly talk and transmit or do you pause and listen? You may be the type of person who tends to be a bit reticent to engage in conversations with other people, and you may seem a bit shy in your approach. You may even answer phone calls with short texts, or you may appear distracted when listening to others. While talking, you may often nod along and end your sentence with "Wow!", "Yeah," or "Huh!" These reactions are often very rude and obnoxious.
Not everyone likes to talk, and many people consider just a few sentences to be too much. Other people simply enjoy listening to what others have to say, but they consider talkativeness to be a trait rather than a trait. However, many people have learned to recognize the value of quiet conversations and the time it takes to listen without interrupting. You may even be the person who enjoys tete-a-tetes, but you must learn to respect the space that your conversations occupy.
You may have heard that most people remember only 25 percent of what they listen to. If you listen intently, you might even forget some important points after a few minutes. To avoid forgetting important things, it's a good idea to write them down. Reading along with your speaker can also help you absorb key ideas. As you listen, you may be able to notice a subtle sign that the speaker is expressing something you disagree with.
The ability to listen is often an indicator of a deeper issue. People who feel overwhelmed often feel overwhelmed by their own emotions and cannot properly process the feelings of others. Hence, it's important to practice listening to others by taking time to calm yourself and reflect on how you would want to be treated. If you're not comfortable with silence, journaling may be helpful to you.
Children love to talk, but there are times when you may need to pause and let them speak. Young kids may constantly talk and will not realize they are talking too much. But as they get older, they'll notice that talking too much is not the best idea and will try to stop themselves. By listening, you'll build a stronger relationship with them and learn more about their lives.
Rather than waiting for comments, you should listen to people instead. This way, you won't end up drowning in cross-talk. Remember that your tone of voice, facial expression, and eye contact broadcast more than just your words. So, remember to look at people when you're talking, smile, and offer the person an opportunity to talk. You'll make more friends by demonstrating that you're willing to listen to other people's viewpoints.